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The PacketMarch 2008

The Packet is a community newspaper of Bonavista, Trinity, and Placentia Bays.

March 3, 2008

BAKER, Raymond William -
Passed peacefully away at the Bonavista Peninsula
Health Center, Bonavista, NL on Wednesday, February 20, 2008,
Raymond William Baker of Newman's NL, age 82 years. Predeceased
by his parents Esau and Phoebe Baker; brothers Donald and Heber; sisters
Edith and Maud. Leaving to mourn with many fond and loving memories
are his wife of 60 years Annie; brothers Ranee and George; daughter
Dallas (friend Don Collins); sons Rupert (Florence), Gerry (Anthea),
Clifford (Debbie); six grandchildren Michelle, Melissa, Kirsten, Cameron,
Spencer and Riley; one great-grandchild Seamus, as well as, a large
circle of extended family and friends. Rested at St. Andrew's Anglican
Church, Newman's Cove, NL, from where the funeral service, officiated
by Reverend Eric Squires, was held on Friday, February 22, 2008 with
interment following. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Strathie's Funeral
Home, Bonavista, NL.Donations in his memory may be made to St. Andrew's
Anglican Church, Newman's Cove, NL. FAMILY CARING FOR FAMILYEver remembered, Ever loved.

BURSEY-MORRIS, Mary Jane -- Passed peacefully away at Rouge Valley
Centenary Hospital, Toronto, ON, on Monday, February 25, 2008,
Mary Jane Morris of North West Brook, aged 88 years. Predeceased by husbands
Moses Bursey and Edward Morris and son Donald Bursey. Leaving to mourn
with fond and loving memories granddaughters Patty Lou Rideout (Blaine),
Ajax, ON and Roxanne Bursey, Scarborough, ON; great-grandchildren Peter,
Alexander, Melissa and Martina; daughter-in-law Dorothy (John Butt),
Scarborough, ON and a circle of relatives and friends. Rested at United
Church, North West Brook. Funeral service took place on Friday, February
29, 2008 from United Church, North West Brook with interment at United
Cemetery, North West Brook.

BALSOM, Duncan - Passed away at his home on Tuesday,
February 26, 2008, Duncan Balsom of Hodges Cove, aged 75 years. Predeceased by parents
Doris (Smith) and Daniel Balsom; brother Fredrick and sister Nina.
Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories his wife Caroline
(Carrie); children Valerie (Harry), Debbie (Russ), Bramwell (Debbie),
Clyde (Kristen), David (Agatha) and Matthew (Niki); grandchildren Jodie,
Jennifer, Anderson, Brooke, Dolorosa and Katherine; great-grandchildren
Mackenzie, Tyler and Leslie; brothers William and Edwin; sisters Nita
and .Annie; aunts Annie and Florence and many nieces, nephews and friends.
Rested at Fewer's Funeral Home, Little Hearts Ease. Cremation has taken
place. In his memory donations may be made to the Children's Wish Foundation.

STONE, Ivy Loretta (nee Walters) - Passed peacefully
away at the Hoyles Escasoni Complex on Saturday, March 8, 2008,
Ivy Stone,
age 86 years. Predeceased by husband Ralph W. Stone; sister Violet Stanley
(Gordon); brother Heber Walters. Left with fond and loving memories her
son Lloyd (Barbara); grandchildren Warren (Cheryl); Marc (Lynn) and Taryn
(Keith); as well as five great-grandchildren; sisters Dora Pepper, Grace
(Donald Prouth), Kay (Al Roberts); sisters-in-law Jessie Walters and
Peg Ploughman; brother-in-law Doyle Stone (Rmily); many nieces and nephews
and other relatives and friends. A private family service was held on
Sunday, March 9 with cremation following. A memorial service and interment
will take place at a later date at Vardy's Funeral Home, Hickman's Harbour,
Random Island. Donations in her memory may be made to Tuberous Sclerosis
Canada, 28 McGregor Drive, Ajax, Ontario L1T 3W8 or a charity of one's
choice. FAMILY CARING FOR FAMILY
A loving mother tender and kind, what beautiful memories
you've left behind.

HUNT, Michael James (Mike) February 26,1953-March 10, 2008:
Passed suddenly away at the G.B. Cross Memorial Hospital on Monday
March 10, 2008, Michael (Mike) James Hunt of Clarenville in
his 55th year. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories wife Sarah;
sons Terry and wife Michelle of St. John's, Neil and wife Heather of
St. John's; daughter Lorie and husband David Gamier of Clarenville;
grandchildren Michael, Sara-lyn and Jordan; sisters Stella and Lucy;
brothers William and Alvin; plus a large circle of family and friends.
Predeceased by mother Margaret, father Patrick and sister Sarah. Funeral
service was officiated by Father W. Hearn from Our Lady of Fatima Roman
Catholic Church, Clarenville on Friday March 14, 2008 with interment
following at the Clarenville interdenominational cemetery. Pallbearers
were: nephews Angus Ryan, Ricky Hunt, Brendan Ryan, Dion Ryan; brother-in-law
Cyril Ryan and friend Terry Barnes. Donations in his memory may be
made to the family. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Blundon's Funeral
Home, Shoal Harbour. To sign our online book of condolences, please
visit www.blundonsfuneralhome.com
"He concealed
his tears but shared his smiles"

JOHNSON, Jeffrey Mackenzie: Passed away in Lloydminister, Sask., on
Monday March 10, 2008, Jeffrey Mackenzie Johnson of Trouty, NL, age
18 years. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories are his parents
Glenn and Coreine Johnson, brother Jonathan Johnson (girlfriend Paula Phillips),
grandmother Rowena Johnson and a large circle of aunts, uncles,
cousins and friends. Resting at St. Matthew's Church, Trouty. Funeral
service took place at St. Paul's Church, Trinity at 2 p.m. on Monday March
17, 2008 with interment at St. Matthew's Cemetery, Trouty. Flowers graciously
accepted or donations may be made to the Children's Wish Foundation.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to Vardy's Funeral Home, Random Island.
FAMILY CARING FOR FAMILYForever in our hearts

VARDY, Edna - Passed away at the Dr. G.B. Cross Memorial Hospital in
Clarenville on Sunday, March 16, 2008 Edna Blanche Vardy of Clarenville
aged 75 years. Predeceased by her husband Ron, brother George Butt, sister
Geneva Spurrell, her parents Effie and Moses Butt. Leaving to mourn her
son Gordon (Linda) of Harcourt; sister Viola White of Hickman's Harbour;
brothers Jack Butt (Kay) of Carmanville and Eric Butt (Dorothy) of Clarenville;
granddaughter Laura of Grand Prairie, Alberta and a large number of
relatives and friends. Rested at Fewer's Funeral Home in Clarenville.
Funeral service held on Thursday, March 20, 2008 from Fewer's Funeral
Home, Clarenville with interment at Clarenville Interdenominational Cemetery.
In her memory donations may be made to Memorial United Church in Clarenville.

SMITH: It is with great sadness we announce the sudden passing
of Emily Jane (Jenny) Smith, age 83, at her residence, Elliott's
Cove on March 13, 2008. Predeceased by parents Attwood and Alice (Cooper)
Smith; brothers Kevin and Aaron. Leaving to mourn and will be sadly
missed by her loving husband of 56 years, Clarence (Clarry); brothers
William (Shirley), Gordon (Vera); sisters Doris (Henry-deceased) Ford,
Jean (James-deceased) Howard; brother-in-law Harvey (Pearl); sisters-in-law
Gladys Hefford, Jean Morgan, Vera Smith and Bertha Smith; 19 nephews,
10 nieces and extended family, relatives and friends. Rested at the Central
United Church, Elliott's Cove from where the funeral service, officiated
by Reverend Vera Abbott, took place on Sunday, March 16 with interment
following. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Vardy's Funeral Home, Random
Island. FAMILY CARING FOR FAMILY
Though death divides,
fond memories cling.

FAULKNER, Robert - Passed peacefully away on March
13, 2008 at the James Paton Memorial Hospital, Gander, Robert
Faulkner age 86 years. Predeceased by his wife, Flossie (1975); parents, James
and Gertrude (nee Lander) Faulkner of Bonavista. Left with loving memories
are his children, Gladys (Redvers Sr.) Gosse, Linda (Gerry) Snow, Cynthia
(Donald) Burt, Robert James Jr., grandchildren, Dana Diamond, Redvers
Gosse Jr., Brian and Gail Snow, Sheldon and Evan Burt; great-grandchildren,
Kaitlyn and Colin Gosse, Mark and Megan Diamond; sister, Gladys Strickland;
and brother, Bert (Muriel) Faulkner. Also a large circle of relatives
and friends. A service was held 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 18, 2008 from
Strathie's Funeral Home, Bonavista. Interment Salvation Army Cemetery,
Bonavista. Donations in his memory may be made to the Salvation Army,
Glenwood Corps. The family would like to thank Captains Edward and
Rose Canning, Captain Anthony LeDrew, Captain Goudie, Pastor Laun and
Kathy Brushett, ' Majors Ray and Elaine, Bridger and staff of ARC, Dr.
Sutton all the staff at the James Paton Memorial Hospital, especially
those on the third floor Medical Ward. Special thanks to the home care
workers Alice and Ervin Richards and Marie Rolfe. Arrangements entrusted
through Stacey's Funeral Home, Gander and Strathie's Funeral Home, Bonavista.
To sign our memorial on line guest book please visit www.staceysfuneralhome.ca

March 31, 2008

STAGEY, Maureen - Passed peacefully away at Dr. G.B. Cross Memorial
Hospital, Clarenville on Monday, March 24, 2008, Maureen Stacey of
Shoal Harbour, aged 50 years. Predeceased by her parents, Jehu and
Clara Benson. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories her husband,
Larry; sons, Michael (Nancy), Edmonton, AB and Mitchell (Jenn), Mississauga,
ON; sister, Berdina (Cy McGettigan), Kilbride; brothers, David Benson
(Gail), Dennis Benson (Sharon), both of Shoal Harbour and Dale Benson
(Cindy), Oromocto, NB and a large circle of nieces, nephews, family
and friends. Rested at Fewer's Funeral Home, Clarenville. Funeral
service held on Thursday, March 27, 2008 from Shoal Harbour United Church
with cremation to follow. In her memory donations may be made to Discovery
Health Care Foundation.

MILLER, Colin - Passed away suddenly at Dr. G.B. Cross Memorial
Hospital, Clarenville on Tuesday, March 25,
2008, Colin Miller of Clarenville, aged 80 years. Predeceased by his wife, Jessie.
Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories his sons, Richard
(Annie), Shoal Harbour and Ruben, Clarenville; sisters, Flossie
Marsh and Sophie Toope, both of Shoal Harbour; grandchildren,
Natasha and Adam; also a large number of relatives and friends.
Rested at Fewer's Funeral Home, Clarenville. Funeral service
held on Friday, March 28, 2008 from St. Mary's Anglican Church,
Clarenville with interment at Pleasant Street Cemetery, Clarenville.

STRONG, James "Jimmy" Edmund - Passed away suddenly
it Lakeridge Health, Oshawa, Ontario on March
18, 2008 at the age of 85. He was a long-time resident of Clarenville,
Newfoundland and worked for 42 years with CN Rail before
retiring in 1983. Jim has been a loving and devoted
husband of Jessie for 61 years and father of Ruth (Bryan),
Barbara (Ron), 3aul (Joan), Lorna and Michael. Predeceased
by his parents, Herbert and Annie and brothers, Bob,
Bill, Charles, and Roy. Brother of Don, Jean Tilley,
and Rona Baker. Lovingly remem-3ered by his grandchildren,
Nicole, David, Dwayne, Tara, Robert, Jason, Karla,
Benjamin and his great-grandchildren, Dylan and Chloe.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to Fewer's Funeral Home,
Clarenville, Newfoundland. Visitation held on Sunday
March 23 from 2- 4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service
held on Monday March 24 at 2 p.m. Memorial donations
to the Clarenville United Church would be appreciated.